Pop up shelter for sheltering a neighboring vehicle

ABSTRACT

A pop up shelter for sheltering a neighboring vehicle has a rectangular base frame adapted to be securely attached to the roof of a vehicle and includes at least one cross support member, an elongated rotating frame having an axis point rotating member attached at a center portion thereof and adapted to be connected to the base frame at a center portion thereof and rotatable thereon. The rotating frame further includes a sleeve and holding member at each opposite end thereof and adapted to hold a plurality of telescoping sheath sections therein. An extendable sheath formed from the plurality of telescoping sheath sections, each having opposite cylindrical insertable end portions that are formed successively smaller in diameter than an adjacent sheath section and adapted to fit within each of the adjacent sheath section to thereby form the sheath, and wherein a first sheath section has end portions that are larger in diameter than the other sheath sections end portions and are adapted to support the other adjacent sheath section end portions.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to shelters but more particularly to a pop up shelter for sheltering a neighboring vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many types of canvas based shelters. Some are designed for protecting vehicles while others are designed for being lightweight and quick to set up.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is a main advantage of this invention to provide for a quick to set up shelter for a first vehicle designed to offer shelter from precipitations to a second vehicle located alongside so that someone is working on the second vehicle can be sheltered.

In order to do so, the invention consists in a rectangular base frame adapted to be securely attached to the roof of a vehicle and includes at least one cross support member, an elongated rotating frame having an axis point rotating member attached at a center portion thereof and adapted to be connected to the base frame at a center portion thereof and rotatable thereon. The rotating frame further includes a sleeve and holding member at each opposite end thereof and adapted to hold a plurality of telescoping sheath sections therein. An extendable sheath formed from the plurality of telescoping sheath sections, each having opposite cylindrical insertable end portions that are formed successively smaller in diameter than an adjacent sheath section and adapted to fit within each of the adjacent sheath section to thereby form the sheath, and wherein a first sheath section has end portions that are larger in diameter than the other sheath sections end portions and are adapted to support the other adjacent sheath section end portions. The end portions are connected to corresponding end portions on the opposite side of the rotating frame by a connecting member. The first sheath section end portions are adapted to be securely releasably held within and upon respective of the sleeve and holding members of the rotating frame. A pair of support posts each adapted to be attached to an end portion of a last sheath section to support the pop up shelter when extended, such that the extendable sheath can be rotatably attached to the roof of the vehicle and extended outwardly such that the vehicle and a second vehicle can be covered at the same time by the pop up shelter.

The pop up shelter is further comprised of a canvas skin adapted to attach to and cover the extendable sheath.

The canvas skin includes a top section adapted to cover the sheath and three wall sections adapted to hang downwardly from the sheath and form an enclosed area between the three walls and an exterior surface of the vehicle.

The base frame, the rotating frame, and the sheath are elongated in length and adapted to cover the length of most commonly sized vehicle roofs.

The pair of support posts are formed from a plurality of telescoping post sections.

The plurality of telescoping sheath sections are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, and fiberglass.

The base frame and the rotating frame are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, iron, and steel.

The pop up shelter is used in combination with a vehicle.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which contains illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 Isometric view of the invention before deployment.

FIG. 2 Isometric view of the invention after deployment.

FIG. 3 Exploded view of the invention.

FIGS. 4 a-b Side views of the support members retracted and protracted, respectively.

FIGS. 5 a-b Isometric view of the invention set up for a rear deployment, and deployed at rear, respectively.

FIGS. 6 a-b Side views with shelter to the rear and to the front of the first vehicle, respectively.

FIGS. 7 a-b Side views with shelter to the right and to the left of the first vehicle, respectively.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A pop up shelter (10) installed on a first vehicle (12) and used for sheltering a neighboring second vehicle (14), has a base frame (16) attached to the vehicle (12) and a rotating frame (17) rotationally attached to the base frame (16).

The rotating frame (17) has a pair of sleeve and holding members (20) located on opposite sides thereof and adapted to hold a plurality of telescoping sheath sections (22) therein. An extendable sheath (21) is formed from the plurality of telescoping sheath sections (22), each having opposite cylindrical insertable end portions (23) that are formed successively smaller in diameter than an adjacent sheath section (22) and adapted to fit within each others to thereby form the sheath (21).

A first sheath section (22′) has end portions (26′) that are larger in diameter than the other sheath sections end portions (26) and are adapted to support the other adjacent sheath section end portions (26). All end portions (26) are connected to corresponding end portions (26″) on the opposite side of the rotating frame (17) by a connecting member (24).

A pair of telescopic support posts (30) support the frame (16) once it is extended.

The frame (16) is covered with a canvas skin (18). Walls (32) are also made of canvas skin (18).

Once deployed, the frame (16) can easily cover a second vehicle (14).

In order to be even more versatile, the rotating frame (17) pivots on an axis point rotating member (40). The rotating frame (17) can thus be deployed to cover the second vehicle (14) no matter where it is located. 

1. A pop up shelter for use upon a vehicle, said pop up shelter comprising a rectangular base frame adapted to be securely attached to the roof of said vehicle and includes at least one cross support member; an elongated rotating frame having an axis point rotating member attached at a center portion thereof and adapted to be connected to said base frame at a center portion thereof and rotatable thereon, said rotating frame further including a sleeve and holding member at each opposite end thereof and adapted to hold a plurality of telescoping sheath sections therein; an extendable sheath formed from said plurality of telescoping sheath sections each having opposite cylindrical insertable end portions that are formed successively smaller in diameter than an adjacent sheath section and adapted to fit within each said adjacent sheath section to thereby form said sheath, and wherein a first sheath section has end portions that are larger in diameter than the other sheath sections end portions and are adapted to support the other adjacent sheath section end portions, and wherein said end portions are connected to corresponding end portions on the opposite side of said rotating frame by a connecting member; and wherein said first sheath section end portions are adapted to be securely releasably held within and upon respective said sleeve and holding members of said rotating frame; and a pair of support posts each adapted to be attached to an end portion of a last sheath section to support said pop up shelter when extended, such that said extendable sheath can be rotatably attached to said roof of said vehicle and extended outwardly such that said vehicle and a second vehicle can be covered at the same time by said pop up shelter.
 2. The pop up shelter of claim 1, further comprising a canvas skin adapted to attach to and cover said extendable sheath.
 3. The pop up shelter of claim 2, wherein said canvas skin includes a top section adapted to cover said sheath and three wall sections adapted to hang downwardly from said sheath and form an enclosed area between said three walls and an exterior surface of said vehicle.
 4. The pop up shelter of claim 1, wherein said base frame, said rotating frame, and said sheath are elongated in length and adapted to cover the length of most commonly sized vehicle roofs.
 5. The pop up shelter of claim 1, wherein said pair of support posts are formed from a plurality of telescoping post sections.
 6. The pop up shelter of claim 1, wherein said plurality of telescoping sheath sections are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, and fiberglass.
 7. The pop up shelter of claim 1, wherein said base frame and said rotating frame are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, iron, and steel.
 8. A combination of a vehicle and a pop up shelter for use upon said vehicle, said combination comprising a vehicle having a roof; and a pop up shelter comprising a rectangular base frame adapted to be securely attached to said roof of said vehicle and includes at least one cross support member; an elongated rotating frame having an axis point rotating member attached at a center portion thereof and adapted to be connected to said base frame at a center portion thereof and rotatable thereon, said rotating frame further including a sleeve and holding member at each opposite end thereof and adapted to hold a plurality of telescoping sheath sections therein; an extendable sheath formed from said plurality of telescoping sheath sections each having opposite cylindrical insertable end portions that are formed successively smaller in diameter than an adjacent sheath section and adapted to fit within each said adjacent sheath section to thereby form said sheath, and wherein a first sheath section has end portions that are larger in diameter than the other sheath sections end portions and are adapted to support the other adjacent sheath section end portions, and wherein said end portions are connected to corresponding end portions on the opposite side of said rotating frame by a connecting member; and wherein said first sheath section end portions are adapted to be securely releasably held within and upon respective said sleeve and holding members of said rotating frame; and a pair of support posts each adapted to be attached to an end portion of a last sheath section to support said pop up shelter when extended, such that said extendable sheath can be rotatably attached to said roof of said vehicle and extended outwardly such that said vehicle and a second vehicle can be covered at the same time by said pop up shelter.
 9. The combination of claim 8, further comprising a canvas skin adapted to attach to and cover said extendable sheath.
 10. The combination of claim 9, wherein said canvas skin includes a top section adapted to cover said sheath and three wall sections adapted to hang downwardly from said sheath and form an enclosed area between said three walls and an exterior surface of said vehicle.
 11. The combination of claim 8, wherein said base frame, said rotating frame, and said sheath are elongated in length and adapted to cover the length of most commonly sized vehicle roofs.
 12. The combination of claim 8, wherein said pair of support posts are formed from a plurality of telescoping post sections.
 13. The combination of claim 8, wherein said plurality of telescoping sheath sections are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, and fiberglass.
 14. The combination of claim 8, wherein said base frame and said rotating frame are formed from a material chosen from a group of materials that comprises plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, iron, and steel. 